Philip Womack - Böcker

‘Immensely informative, wrapped in an engagingly casual tone, complemented by more than a dash of the bizarre. You’d be barking to miss it.’ Professor Michael ScottCan you tell your Odysseus from your Oedipus?In this unique introduction, Philip Womack leads his beloved lurcher Una (and us) on a fleet-footed odyssey through the classical world. From Aeneas to Cerberus to Polydorus, you’ll learn about the world of the Ancient Greeks and Romans and, with a bit of luck, you’ll be able to pass it on to your dog. But maybe best leave out that story of the hounds who tore their very own master limb from limb…

Gods and heroes never truly vanish - they return in stories that refuse to die.The Trojan War may be over, but the world it shattered is far from healed. In its wake, a new generation stands at the edge of destiny. In The Arrow of Apollo, Philip Womack invites young readers into a thrilling reimagining of classical myth, where the children of legendary figures must face trials every bit as daunting as their parents'.As alliances fracture and ancient enmities stir, the children of Aeneas and Orestes are pulled into a dangerous conflict where gods still meddle in mortal lives. To survive, they must summon courage, loyalty, and ingenuity as they discover who they truly are and who they want to become.With gripping battles, unforgettable characters, and the timeless magic of myth, this is an epic adventure perfect for readers of Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus, Jennifer Saint's Greek mythology retellings, or Ben Kane's historical adventures. Both thrilling and heartfelt, The Arrow of Apollo shows how even in the shadow of gods, the choices of young heroes can change the world.